Better Bones

Targeted nutrition for young performance horses, broodmares and youngstock, containing a carefully researched combination of major minerals (Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium), key trace minerals, (Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Silicon),Vitamins D and K, collagen and amino acids, to support correct bone growth and development.

Key Ingredients per 120g Serving

Product Information:

Better Bones Pellets are a carefully researched combination of key minerals, vitamin D3, vitamin K, collagen and amino acids, to support correct bone growth and development in young, growing horses, including young racehorses and performance horses entering training, as well as broodmares.

The skeletal development and health of a young horse begins in utero, and ensuring the broodmare receives the correct intake of key nutrients will be critical to the growth of the unborn foal. Producing high-quality milk places a significant drain on the nutrient reserves of the mare, and maintaining mineral intakes during peak lactation is vital to ensure the foal receives the best nutrition to support the rapid skeletal development in the early weeks and months of growth.

Mineral and other nutrient imbalances in growing youngstock have been recognised for some time as a potential factor in the incidence and severity of developmental skeletal abnormalities, and although genetics and environmental factors can also play a significant role, breeders and trainers can exert a significant degree of control over the nutrition of the horses in their care, ensuring they receive optimum levels of key nutrients.

Young performance horses, such as racehorses, or young showjumpers, dressage or event classes taking part in age-restricted classes, are expected to train and race or compete where significant stresses are placed upon immature bones and joints. Whilst there are many factors than can result in skeletal problems in young performance horses, ensuring that the correct nutrients are provided to support maximising bone density will help ensure optimum bone strength and may reduce the incidence and severity of bone injury.

Better Bones can also be fed to horses on long term box rest, when the enforced inactivity can result in bone de-mineralisation, making the horse more vulnerable to further injury when work recommences. 

What are the benefits of Better Bones Pellets?

Calcium is one of the most important minerals in bone, and accounts for nearly 35% of equine bone, as well as playing key roles in muscle and nerve function. Calcium is provided from a combination of organic and inorganic sources, to ensure optimum bio-availability, including marine algae, calcium gluconate, dicalcium phosphate and alfalfa.

Phosphorus accounts for around 15% of bone, and also plays key roles in energy and fat metabolism.

Magnesium  - about 60% of the magnesium in the horse’s body is found in the skeleton (and around 30% in the muscles). Magnesium is provided from marine algae.

Vitamin D3  - plays a key role in the correct metabolism of calcium

Vitamin K -   plays an important role in a number of physiological processes including bone metabolism, energy production and immune function.

MSM - supports the horses’ natural anti-inflammatory processes, as well as providing a bioavailable source of sulphur to support hoof growth.

Collagen and amino acids – Collagen is a protein, and along with other key amino acids, provides a structure for calcium, phosphorus and other minerals to add strength and harden the framework or skeleton.  This combination of collagen and minerals makes  bone both strong and flexible enough to withstand the stresses of normal physical exertion. Collagen also provides support for soft tissue (tendon and ligament) health.

Copper, zinc, manganese and silicon – are key trace minerals, provided from a combination of organic and inorganic sources to help ensure optimum bio-availability, and they all play key roles in bone growth and development.

Ingredients & Nutrition

Key Ingredients per 120g Serving

Additives per kg:

Technological additives: Monosilicic acid (dried and precipitated) 30,075mg, E321 BHT 833mg.

Binders: 1m558i Bentonite 60mg

Preservatives: 1a282 Calcium Propionate 667 mg.

Nutritional additives: Vitamins: Vitamin D3 (3a671) 8333 iu, Trace elements: Total Copper 833mg, Copper (Copper (II) chelate of glycine hydrate (3b413) 275mg, Copper (Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate (3b405) 558mg,  Total Zinc (2500mg), Zinc oxide (3b603) 1675mg, Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate (3b607) 825mg, Total Manganese (2500mg), Manganese (Manganese oxide 3b502) 1675mg, Manganese (Manganese chelate of glycine hydrate 3b506) 825mg. 23300mg. Amino acids:: Lysine hydrochloride (3.2.3) 54500mg, DL Methionine (3c301) 23300mg, L-Threonine (3c410) 5000mg.

Composition: Wheatfeed, Hipro Soya (from genetically modified sources, Micronized Linseed, Dried Alfalfa, Maerl, Wheat, Dicalcium Phosphate,  Methyl Sulphonyl Methane (MSM) Calcium Gluconate, Whey, Collagen (marine).

Analytical Constituents:

Directions For Use

For typical 500g mature weight:

Weanlings: (6-12 months) 60g per day

Youngstock: (12-24 months) 90g per day

Young Performance Horses: 60-120g per day

Broodmares: 120g per day

Maximum per day: 120g

60g (approx..) measure enclosed

Bought With

Cortaflex HA Regular – joint support for young horses or those in light work

Cortaflex HA Super Fenn – high strength joint support for performance and racehorses

Supreme Omega Oil – for glossy coats and condition during yearling preparation.

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